NHTSA Complaint #11661468 — 2023 TESLA MODEL S

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11661468
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL S
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	April 12, 2025
Date Filed	May 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The left turn signal is intermittent, it works most of the time, but many times the button on the yoke will not turn on the turn signal. Tesla wants $265 to fix it even though I still am under the factory warranty. After a quick internet search this appears to be a known problem. Because there is no turn yoke (which is a very poor design and that should be recalled) I have to rest my finger on the detent for the left and right switch. If I do not I am turning on the incorrect signal. This is either a button problem or software issue, I had to have my first yoke replaced on 4/22/24 as it was defective.

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